Question

Chapter 8 Body Mechanics 1. Explain the Principles of Body Mechanic. 2. List the Complications of Immobility to the major body systems and steps the nurse can take to prevent those complications. 3. List the different body positions 4. Explain the assessment of Neurovascular Function or Status. 5. Familiarize yourself with Table 8-4 Joint Range of Motion Exercises on page 170. 6. Describe the types of range of motion exercises. hapter 9 Hygiene and Care of the patient's environment 7. List the stages of pressure ulcers and describe each stage. 8. Familiarize yourself with the Personal Care skills in this chapter.

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Answer 1

1) The principle of body mechanics mainly depends on the posture,lifting techniques handled for patients greatly contribute to the health of a nurse.This prevents fatigue,musculoskeletal injuries,strain and deformities. This benefits both the patient and the nurse.It refers to safely carry,transfer,lift ,bend and in moving patient.

2)The complication of immobility are first with

muscular system (skin breakdown, pressure ulcer,muscle atrophy)

sketal system ( disuse osteoporosis ,rigidity)

CNS (anxiety,depression,restlessness )

Respiratory (decreased respiratory capacity, pneumonia, atelectasis)

Renal( renal calculi,urinary stasis,urinary retention, UTI,urinary incontinence )

CVS (tachycardia,decreased cardiac reserve,orthostatic hypotension ,venous thromboembolism)

General: weakness,pain,altered sensorium

3)The main positions are

Supine position: facing up on lying down position at back

Prone position :this is lyingbon the chest with face down

Lateral position : lying on the sides

4)The assessment of neurovascular status refers to "5P" and assessing the verve functions and blood circulation

• Pain
• Pallor
• Pulse
• Paresthesia
• Paralysis